WINFIELD, Kan. — The Southwestern College women's soccer team will look to extend its unbeaten streak in conference play when it hosts Tabor College this Saturday October 11th at 5 p.m. at Richard L. Jantz Stadium in Winfield. The matchup marks the Moundbuilders' eighth Conference contest of the season. Southwestern (3-4-3, 3-1-3) returns home following a 2-2 draw against Avila, continuing a stretch that has seen the Builders drop just one of their last six matches.
Tabor (7-3-2, 3-2-2) enters the weekend looking to rebound after back-to-back losses to Oklahoma Wesleyan and Kansas Wesleyan. Despite the recent skid, the Bluejays have been one of the KCAC's most efficient offensive units, outscoring opponents 20-10 this season and boasting a 0.85 goals-against average behind goalkeeper Neve Mulrooney, who holds a .906 save percentage and four shutouts.
Southwestern's balanced attack has seen Millie Hazzard (3 goals, 3 assists) and Kaitlyn Walker (3 goals, 2 assists) lead the offense, while Abigail Webb (2 goals) and Natalie Belanger (1 goal, 1 assist) have added depth to the scoring front. The Builders have tallied 12 goals this season on 66 shots, converting at a .182 clip. In goal, Hayden Clark has been a cornerstone for Southwestern, starting all 10 matches and posting an .825 save percentage with three shutouts. The senior has faced heavy pressure, making 66 saves across 900 minutes.
Tabor's offense is anchored by forward Porsha Zweifel, who ranks among the KCAC's top scorers with eight goals and five game-winners. Supporting her are Haley Rogers (3 goals, 2 assists) and Mariana Ballesteros (3 goals), while the Bluejays have averaged 14.5 shots per game compared to their opponents' 11.0. Southwestern has built momentum after a 5-0 victory over Sterling and a hard-fought draw with Avila. The Builders' defense has tightened over the past month, allowing just four goals in their last five matches.
Tabor, meanwhile, has dominated possession in most contests, holding a +42 shot differential (174-132) through 12 games. The Bluejays have been especially strong in first halves, outscoring opponents 11-3 before intermission. The long-running series between Southwestern and Tabor remains tightly contested. Since 2005, the Moundbuilders hold a 9-7-5 record against the Bluejays, including last year's 1-1 draw in Hillsboro. Tabor has had the upper hand in recent seasons, going 5-2-3 over the last 10 meetings, but the series history suggests another close battle is likely in Winfield.
With both squads sitting in the thick of the KCAC standings, Saturday's contest carries postseason implications. Southwestern aims to protect its home field and climb into the top half of the conference table, while Tabor looks to halt its skid and stay within striking distance of the league leaders.
